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Counseling Chicago Blog

Blog posts appearing here will focus on therapy and counseling related topics in Chicago.

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Counseling Chicago Blog

7 Ways Grief and Depression Are Strikingly Similar

September 28, 2025 Laura Bartz
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Coping with Loneliness In a Big City

September 20, 2025 2SC Staff
Coping with Loneliness Living in a city as big and bustling as Chicago can be exciting. There are endless restaurants to try, concerts to catch, and neighborhoods to explore. But here’s the surprising truth: even […]
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Why Do I Get Depressed in the Fall?

September 1, 2025 2SC Staff
Depressed in the Fall? As a therapist here in Chicago, I hear a familiar question every year when the leaves begin to change: “Why do I feel more depressed in the fall?” If you live […]
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5 Reasons Why You Are Failing College

August 31, 2025 2SC Staff
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How Life Skills Therapy Helps Young Adults Grow Confidence

August 20, 2025 2SC Staff
Life Skills Therapy Adulting. It’s one of those words that captures the mix of responsibility, independence, and “figuring things out” that comes with becoming an adult. For some people, the transition into adulthood feels exciting […]
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15 Ways to Relieve Stress for Women

August 17, 2025 2SC Staff
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Counseling Chicago Blog

7 Steps to a Great Morning and a Fantastic Day!

August 10, 2025 2SC Staff
Counseling for Chicago College Students
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7 Ways People in College Benefit from Counseling!

August 3, 2025 2SC Staff

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    What Being Called a “Jock” Means In Gay-Speak
    April 13, 2026
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    Meaninglessness Among Gay Men: Finding Purpose in 2026
    December 7, 2025
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    Building Authentic Relationships: LGBTQ+ Affirming Counseling in Chicago
    March 25, 2026
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    Do I Have a Problem Drinking?
    May 4, 2025
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    How Do I Tell My Girlfriend I’m Secretly Bi?
    November 13, 2025

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